Xiangshan and Botanical Garden-香山北京植物园

Beijing arthouse cinema.

Nestled between the Fragrant Hills and the Yuquan Mountains lies this European-style garden club, which is in the running to become one of Beijing's most romantic retreats. Designed by Jens Weber, this compound features both a large dining hall and several private dining rooms, as well as indoor and outdoor spaces for both corporate and social events. Four-course set menus start at RMB 388, and feature Bavarian cold cuts, grilled meats, and European deserts. Menu items are also available a la carte. Business lunches start at RMB 128.

Free screenings every Sunday afternoon at 2pm.

Established in 2005, Epoch Bilingual Kindergarten has four campuses in Beijng. Combining a bilingual and multicultural curriculum with original American teaching materials, the school offers kids age 2-6 full and half-day enrollments. Some classes include Montessori-based activities with certified Montessori instructors. A wide range of extracurricular classes are also available.